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Avanti Plans Real-Time Settlement Solution For Corporate Treasurers

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Avanti Financial Group said in a press release that it has received permission from the Wyoming Division of Banking to begin operating in the state as a bank as early as October and plans to offer a real-time settlement solution for corporate treasurers. Avanti made its Wyoming intentions clear in February.

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DOE: Cyberattack Interrupted US Electrical Services

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The Department of Energy (DOE) has confirmed that a distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS) perpetrated against an energy company caused “interruptions of electrical system operations,” according to a report. The affected power company provides electricity to Los Angeles, Salt Lake County in Utah and Converse County in Wyoming.

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Boosting Access To Financial Services In Brazil

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A recent partnership in India aims to add further biometric security to the nation’s Aadhaar system. Identity Devices Sweden AB will provide a new biometric privacy platform (BPP) to Aadhaar, essentially adding a new layer of security to its online and offline authentication systems. About the Tracker.

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Deep Dive: Digital ID Developments From Around The World

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Even though biometrics offer notable security advantages, they do come with risks. The following Deep Dive examines the potential use cases for biometrics in national identification systems and the security pitfalls they could encounter. . Colorado, Idaho, Maryland, Wyoming and Washington, D.C., A reported 3.6

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G7 Prepares For Cross-Border Malware Simulation

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Cyber experts at Onapsis said last week that 1 million SAP systems were found to be vulnerable to hacking as a result of a security flaw. “Basically, a company can be brought to a halt in a matter of seconds,” said Onapsis CEO Mariano Nunez of the security flaw at the time.

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Bitcoin Daily: Binance Sells Its Users’ Altcoins, Bitcoin Dives As Cryptos Caught In SEC Crosshairs

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The price of the marquee name in cryptocurrencies dipped as low as $9,450 in intraday trading when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced there were “potentially unlawful” systems operating that allow the trading of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin’s price staggered on Wednesday (March 7), Reuters reported. As of 7:48 p.m.,

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Deep Dive: Why Smart Cities Should Get Smart About Digital ID

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Smart trash receptacles are already being used to alert sanitation crews where trash collection services are needed, allowing them to adjust their routes and operate in a cost-effective manner. For citizens to engage with these services and trust them, seamless and secure digital identity tools will be essential.